Trail Society

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary sit down with Adam Merry, an elite, multiracial trail runner and a life-long athlete. Adam currently coaches athletes and uses his background in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to help bring light to some of the issues in trail/ultra running  We learn a lot about his experience growing up multiracial, reflect on the importance of mentors, and learn about tokenism.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail NEW Website: www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Oura Ring: Track your sleep, recovery, and menstrual cycle (for those who get one) and buy your ring here: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q Show notes:   Follow Adam Merry: @amerryrunner  Adam Merry Article in TR: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/dirt-digital-editions/black-and-white/

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary sit down with Ryan Montgomery who is a queer and gay professional ultrarunner focused on increasing diversity and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community in the ultra and trail running space.  We learn a lot about his company, Out Trails, how we can become better allies, and how to make trail running more welcoming.  We also discuss doping, Big’s backyard, and women’s sport funding in the news section.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail NEW Website: www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Oura Ring: Track your sleep, recovery, and menstrual cycle (for those who get one) and buy your ring here: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q Show notes:   Follow Ryan Montgomery : @ultra.ryan Out Trails: @out_trails Out trails retreat: https://www.aspireadventurerunning.com/out-trail-mt-st-helens/   Sierra Zinal Doping: https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/sierre-zinal-race-winner-mark-kangogo-tests-positive-for-two-banned-substances/#:~:text=Kenyan%20runner%20and%202022%20Sierre,Above%20photo%20by%20Marco%20Gulberti. Women’s Sponsorships up 20% in 2022: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sponsorunited-alex-morgan-is-the-most-endorsed-female-athlete-of-2022-301648371.html

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary discuss team USA, new policies and research around pregnant people, and then we answer a lot of interesting questions sent in from the community. We discuss anemia, iron, and ferritin, how to balance new life stresses, and then some fun rapid fire questions to end it out.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail NEW Website: www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Oura Ring: Track your sleep, recovery, and menstrual cycle (for those who get one) and buy your ring here: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q Show notes: In defense of adventurous mothers: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/climbing/in-defense-of-adventurous-mothers/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Sportswire+Women+-+Today+s+press+releases+and+news+in+the+women+s+sports+industry&utm_campaign=Sportswire+Women+Tuesday+10%2F4%2F2022   & Mother and Salomon provide lactation spaces during trail half marathon: https://www.endurancesportswire.com/mother-and-salomon-raise-the-bar-for-supporting-mothers-participating-in-race-events/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Sportswire+Women+-+Today+s+press+releases+and+news+in+the+women+s+sports+industry&utm_campaign=Sportswire+Women+Tuesday+9%2F27%2F2022   Impacts of pregnancy on 41 elite runners : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35975937/

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary discuss all of the races from the past two weeks and then dive into the recent UTMB/TDS Drama.  They talk through some new findings in the scientific field around the impacts of extremely long efforts on the body and then dive into their backgrounds in sport and whether a specialized or generalized approach to sport is better for youth athlete development.    This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail NEW Website: www.freetrail.com - subscribe!   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed: trailsociety15 gets you 15% off your order: www.thefeed.com   Oura Ring: Track your sleep, recovery, and menstrual cycle (for those who get one) and buy your ring here: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q Show notes:   Sex-Specific Physiological Responses to Ultramarathon: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Abstract/2022/10000/Sex_Specific_Physiological_Responses_to.4.aspx   Malcolm Gladwell v David Epstein debate on development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaVey1bV5e8   Canadian Sport for life kid’s development model: https://sportforlife.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Long-Term-Development-in-Sport-and-Physical-Activity-3.0.pdf  

Keely and Corrine are joined by Danielle Snyder, Licensed clinical social worker, to discuss the mental struggles around injury that impact motivation, self-worth, and recovery. Then they DNFs and how best to cope with and learn from them.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed: trailsociety15 gets you 15% off your order: www.thefeed.com   Oura Ring: Track your sleep, recovery, and menstrual cycle (for those who get one) and buy your ring here: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q Show notes:   Women Who FKT instagram: @womenwhofkt   New article on eating disorder and 2020 olympic trial female marathon runners: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9365102/   Article on mental health and injury in athletes: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/714044197   Accepting DNF by Danielle and Keely : https://freetrail.com/dnf-embracing-the-decision-grieving-the-loss-of-your-race-and-letting-it-go/

Keely, Hillary, and Corrine discuss female participation numbers for the 2023 UTMB races, the phenomenal race results from the weekend, and then dissect Corrine’s experience at TDS and Hillary’s race at UTMB.    Trail Society is brought to you by @runfreetrail and is sponsored by:   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed: trailsociety15 gets you 15% off your order: www.thefeed.com/trailsociety   Oura Ring: Track your sleep, recovery, and menstrual cycle (for those who get one) and buy your ring here: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q   Resources:   Female Athletes demand more around fertility treatments: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2022/08/19/women-athletes-compete-later-family-planning-fertility/10353059002/   UTMB News around PTL runner tragedy: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/racing/utmb-runner-death-2022/

Dr. Stephanie Howe, a professional trail-runner, recent mom, and PhD in Nutrition joins the podcast to discuss nutrition needs during and after pregnancy, contracts, and returning to sport post-partum.    Follow Stephanie Howe: @stephaniemariehowe    Trail Society is brought to you by @runfreetrail and is sponsored by:   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed: trailsociety15 gets you 15% off your order: www.thefeed.com/trailsociety   Oura Ring: Track your sleep, recovery, and menstrual cycle (for those who get one) and buy your ring here: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q   Show Notes:   Shumacher named head coach of U of O: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a40579014/jerry-schumacher-named-coach-of-university-of-oregon-track-and-field-and-cross-country/   Tour de femmes viewership:Tour de France Femmes proves TV hit as viewing figures released - CyclingTips   New study on perceptions of pregnancy by elite athletes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35971097/

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary chat with Claire Bernard Miller, DPT with certifications in Pelvic Floor Health about the pelvic floor, how a pelvic floor physical therapist can help anyone with a pelvis, and implications towards pregnancy.   You can find Claire on instagram at @activatephysicaltherapy or go to https://activateptw.com to book an appt!   This episode is brought to you by Free Trail @runfreetrail  And has support from the following sponsors: Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety and receive free samples and Vitamin D with your order!   The Feed: Build your own snack pack following www.thefeed.com/trailsociety and use code trailsociety15 for 15% off!!   Oura Ring: Track your sleep, recovery, and menstrual cycle (for those who get one) and buy your ring here: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q    Articles: NCAA and abortions: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/07/27/college-sports-ncaa-abortion-bans/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Sportswire+Women+-+Today+s+press+releases+and+news+in+the+women+s+sports+industry&utm_campaign=Sportswire+Women+Tuesday+8%2F2%2F2022   Active Joe Non-Binary Policy: https://www.theactivejoe.com/post/non-binary-athlete-entrant-policy

In part 2 of the 4 part series on women’s health, pregnancy, and menopause, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary chat with Registered Sports Dietician Dina Griffin of Nutrition Mechanic about fueling and training specific to menopausal years.  We discuss how to modify diet, fueling, sleep, and individual experiences during peri- and post-menopause to reach your potential.    Follow Dina Griffin: @nutritionmechanic or www.nutritionmechanic.com   Thank you to our major sponsors: Athletic Greens is a great way to supplement key nutrients. Give it a try: www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for 5 free travel pouches and Vitamin D   The Feed is a one-stop shop for all of your athletic nutrition needs and is offering you 15% with code trailsociety15 at www.thefeed.com/trailsociety   Finally, thanks to Oura Ring, the best way to track your sleep and recovery, follow this link to give them a try: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q  Articles:    New research paper on Overreaching and Low Energy Availability: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35819582/ Trail Runner synopsis: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/trail-tips-training/overreaching-and-low-energy-availability/?utm_campaign=TRU%20-%20NL%20-%20Editorial%20Newsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=220102041&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--SexIrelOdBajbv28RSqQrldPMuZSD0K5Bgs-RiFFFBwUOz0GWW_T3uYaqA-UqKxAWw_9GsMR5y-KcdX78hHL7KiLyFQ&utm_content=220102041&utm_source=hs_email   Tour de Femmes: https://www.bicycling.com/news/a40614074/how-the-tour-de-france-femmes-avec-zwift-came-to-be/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Sportswire+Women+-+Today+s+press+releases+and+news+in+the+women+s+sports+industry&utm_campaign=Sportswire+Women+Thursday%2C+7%2F21%2F2022

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary chat about Mount Marathon and other races, data privacy and menstrual tracking, and British transgender and non-binary racing categories for triathalon. Then, they talk to Ladia Albertson-Junkans and Elizabeth Carey about their experience with pregnancy and post-partum on their training and racing, body relationship, and identity as athletes.   Premier Sponsor: Athletic Greens: boost your health: www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety   The Feed: Build your own endurance fuel box: www.thefeed.com/trailsociety   Society Slam brought to you by: Oura ring: start tracking your sleep and energy::  https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q